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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Katherine in the spring of 1550?

2. How old is Mary Grey in 1559?

3. What type of monk is John Feckenham?

4. About how old is Queen Mary in 1554?

5. By what date has Ned Seymour's father been executed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jane dressed for her wedding?

2. Why does Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset visit Jane's family?

3. What happens when Queen Mary appears to be pregnant?

4. How did Kat Ashley try to speak to Queen Elizabeth about Robert Dudley?

5. What does Frances Grey achieve for herself and her daughters by the summer of 1554?

6. How is Mary doing at the time of Jane's death?

7. In July 1553, why does Katherine tell Jane that she and others are leaving?

8. What does Ned think he and Katherine should do when they do not get permission to marry?

9. How is Frances Grey celebrated in death?

10. Who does Queen Mary name as her successor and how is her choice received?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Katherine and Ned marry secretly. How do Katherine and Ned meet and fall in love? How would you describe their relationship and the struggles that they have? Do their struggles strengthen or hurt their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Queen Elizabeth had a love affair with Robert Dudley. How would you describe the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley? Why does scandal make it impossible for them to marry?

Essay Topic 3

Mary is a strong determined woman. How does Gregory reveal Mary’s character traits? What do her character traits reveal about her determination and strength? How do her determination and strength help her survive Queen Elizabeth’s machinations?

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